Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave: Guided Boat Tour & Exploration
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Cruise along the river into Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stunning underground river and magnificent stalactites that sparkle in the cave’s mystical light.
Continue to Paradise Cave, often called the “Underground Palace,” where a wooden walkway leads you through vast chambers filled with towering limestone formations shaped over millions of years.
Surrounded by lush jungle and ancient karst mountains, this experience reveals the incredible beauty and geological wonders of central Vietnam. Exploring Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave is more than a tour — it’s a journey into one of the most breathtaking underground worlds in Asia.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha for pick-up arrangements.
You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dong Hoi
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up from Dong Hoi city or Dong Hoi train station.
Phong Nha
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Pick-up from your hotel/homstay in the scenic Phong Nha Village area.
What‘s Included
An English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village
Bottled water
Buggy ride through the jungle
Entrance tickets to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave
300 meter exploration on foot inside Phong Nha Cave
1 kilometer exploration of Paradise Cave
Travel hat
• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Dragon boat ride on the Son river
Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
Tet holiday fees (10 USD per person)
Public holiday surcharge (April 28 – May 2): 150,000 VND per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Group Tour - No Tickets
No Tickets : This service does not include entrance fees, dragon boat tickets for Phong Nha Cave and Paradise cave
Standard Service: As this option excludes tickets, please bring cash. Our guide will help you buy them at the counter.
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour
Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up → Paradise Cave (No Ticket) → Lunch → Phong Nha Cave (No Ticket) → Drop-off
Van / Bus / Car
Confirmation: After you book, our Customer Care team will quickly contact you to confirm your trip details.
Pickup included
Private Tour
Farm Life – Hands-on Fun: Feed ducks, ride buffaloes, fish, and pick fruits. Enjoy local snacks and fresh tea.
Price: 100,000 VND per person
Duration: 9 hours: Visit Phong Nha and Paradise Caves in 9 hours, including transportation from Dong Hoi and a boat ride to Phong Nha Cave.
Local Specialty Lunch: Enjoy a tasty lunch with grilled meat, fish, rice, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are available.
Tourist SUV or Minivan: Travel in comfort with a tourist SUV or minivan, tailored to accommodate your group size.
Pickup included
Group Tour: Drop-off in Hue
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave
Standard service
Duration: 1 day
Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour
Phong Nha and Paradise caves : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore
Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Hue
Van/ Bus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation .
Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants
Pickup included
Group: Drop Dong Hoi/Phong Nha
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha Cave and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave
Standard Service
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour
Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Phong Nha & Dong Hoi
Minibus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation for groups of up to 16 passengers
Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants
Pickup included
Reviews
397 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
V9185VRcharlottec,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave guided tour was a really enjoyable experience and definitely worth doing. Both caves are absolutely stunning, with impressive formations and huge underground spaces that are hard to fully take in until you see them in person. The boat tour through Phong Nha Cave was a highlight—peaceful, unique, and a great way to explore the cave from a different perspective. Our guide, Jessica, really made the day even better. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept everything running smoothly while sharing interesting insights along the way. Overall, a great tour with beautiful scenery and excellent guiding—highly recommend it!
Easy cave tour
O2399LLnguyenl,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is well organized with very relaxing pace. Our tour guide, Tra, was very attentive and enthusiastic. Good foods was included Both Paradise and Phong Nha caves are stunning and definitely worth to visit. Highly recommend
Amazing time
L4263FVhelgak,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing day with our Guide Jessica. She is so nice and funny with a lot of Knowledge 👌🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing tour with a great guide!
Q1310TImaxr,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a must see tour in Phong Nha and in Vietnam in general. My tour guide Trà (Jessica) was super enthusiastic and did a great job getting everyone involved in the trip. Both of the caves were amazing and unbelievably beautiful. I would highly recommend everyone to go on this tour.
Excellent Full-Day Tour with Sorva Travel
199jerzyr,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour to Paradise Cave and the river caves. The logistics were flawless, and the lunch was great. Our guide, Tra, was outstanding—professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The boat ride offered a perfect moment of respite from the hustle and bustle. A must-do in Phong Nha!
What a fun time in Phong Nha
DON T,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jessica also known as Tra was an incredible host! She demonstrated great knowledge and enthusiasm for Vietnam and Phong Nha village and the caves. I would highly recommend her for any future tours and trust that you are in good hands for a fun and safe adventure! Do not hesitate and book this tour. She and Sovaba Travel are great to work with. They were on time and treated everyone as a family!
Fabulous day in the cave with Jessica
Lorraine B,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Jessica/Dra/Tea was an excellent guide. She has genuine enthusiasm for the day. She did a great job bringing people from all over the world together for a common experience. The cave are incredible and well worth the trip. The lunch provided was delicious and more than enough food. It’s hard to share the magnificence of these caves in pictures.
I really enjoyed the tour and our guide Jessica.
766bibinura,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour and our guide Jessica.
Cellars
Resort24676591860,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The proposed activity of visiting the two cellars and the duck farm was great. Both cellars are super pretty and to do if you go through here. We had Jessica in guide and she was top, very nice, welcoming and funny, we had a great time with her 😊
Paradise and Phong NHA cave tour
deirdreo504,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very interesting day. Jessica was very helpful and informative Showed us the "elephant" and "rabbit" formations in Paradise Cave.Lunch was delicious. Lots of vegan options. We then went on a scenic boat ride to and through Phong NHA cave. Fabulous.
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